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To assess racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19-associated hospitalizations, intensive care unit admissions, and in-hospital deaths during the first year of the pandemic in the United States.

October 21, 2021JAMA Network OpenOpen Access

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Rates of COVID-19–Associated Hospitalization, Intensive Care Unit Admission, and In-Hospital Death in the United States From March 2020 to February 2021

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AAAnna M. AcostaCenters for Disease Control and Prevention SGShikha GargCenters for Disease Control and Prevention HPHuong PhamNational Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

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Cross-sectional analysis finds higher rates of COVID-19 hospitalization, ICU admission, and death in racial minorities, highlighting the need for equitable vaccination.

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To assess racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19-associated hospitalizations, intensive care unit admissions, and in-hospital deaths during the first year of the pandemic in the United States.
Conducted a cross-sectional analysis assessing outcomes during the initial pandemic year between March 2020 and February 2021.
Evaluated clinical progression and severity metrics across American Indian or Alaska Native, Latino, Black, Asian or Pacific Islander, and White groups.
American Indian or Alaska Native, Latino, Black, and Asian or Pacific Islander individuals had higher likelihoods of COVID-19-associated hospitalization compared to White individuals.
Intensive care unit admission rates and in-hospital mortality were also disproportionately elevated across all evaluated racial and ethnic minority populations relative to White individuals.

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Acosta et al. (2021) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d71ce58a0e2c5879bef2d9 https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.30479

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Cross-sectional analysis finds higher rates of COVID-19 hospitalization, ICU admission, and death in racial minorities, highlighting the need for equitable vaccination.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Rates of COVID-19–Associated Hospitalization, Intensive Care Unit Admission, and In-Hospital Death in the United States From March 2020 to February 2021

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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Rates of COVID-19–Associated Hospitalization, Intensive Care Unit Admission, and In-Hospital Death in the United States From March 2020 to February 2021

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